Nancy Jane Culp, age 86, a resident of Graystone Manor, Altoona, formerly of Duncansville, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the personal care home. She was born August 8, 1938 in Altoona, the fifth child of Martin Sibley and Pauline C. (Laughlin) Culp.
Surviving are three siblings: Betsey Harris, Rosamond Brown (Roger), and David Culp (Kathy); three generations of nieces and nephews; and sister-in-laws, Darlene Culp and Mary Ellen Culp.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Martin Joseph Culp, William Culp, and Michael Culp.
Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Mount Aloysius Academy, where she started her religious life by entering the Sisters of Mercy, as Sister Mary Annrita. After serving as a teacher in various Catholic schools in the area for over 20 years, she moved to Florida. Upon returning to the family farm in Duncansville in 1995, she was a caregiver for her parents until their deaths.
She was a faithful member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, where she served in many ways over the years. Nancy enjoyed doing genealogy with her sister, Rosie, and helping others.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 10am until the 11am funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church, with Father Jeremy Mohler as celebrant. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Graystone Manor Personal Care (2611 8th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602) and/or Gentiva Hospice (400 Lakemont Park Blvd., Ste. 300, Altoona, PA 16602).
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